Associate / Attorney - IP & Technology Litigation

Watts & Associates Recruitment; California (MO); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) programme

Mental wellbeing support

Job summary

Watts & Associates is assisting a top Am Law 100 firm in Silicon Valley to recruit an IP & Technology Litigation Associate with 2–4 years of experience. You will handle AI, copyright, trademark, trade secret and false advertising disputes for leading tech companies, with direct access to first-chair trial lawyers and significant responsibility.

The role offers a high-profile platform, mentoring, and opportunities for long-term progression in technology law, with a competitive base salary and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of IP & Technology litigation experience.
• Experience in AI, copyright, trademark, false advertising or trade secrets preferred.
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills.
• Admission to the California Bar and good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead matters involving AI, copyright, trademark, trade secret and false advertising disputes.
• Manage research, pleadings, motions, briefs and client advice.
• Oversee discovery, document collection and e-discovery management.
• Collaborate with privacy, technology and appellate teams; support trial teams.

Skills

Two–four years litigation

AI litigation exposure

Research and writing

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor from a T25 law school

Tools

eDiscovery software

Job description

IP & Technology Litigation Associate | 2-4 Years | Silicon Valley | AM Law 100 Firm | $235,000-$310,000 Base + Benefits & Bonuses

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with an Am Law 100 international firm seeking a 2-4 year IP & Technology Litigation Associate for its Silicon Valley office.

Work on cutting-edge AI, copyright, trademark, trade secret and false advertising disputes for leading technology companies and global brands, with meaningful responsibility and direct access to experienced trial lawyers.

Company Highlights

• Am Law 100 international platform with deep Silicon Valley roots
• Nationally recognised Litigation & IP practice for technology clients
• First-of-their-kind generative AI and copyright litigation
• Renowned first-chair trial lawyers across the full IP spectrum
• Federal and state court, TTAB, ITC, arbitration and UDRP exposure
• AI, data collection, product development and CFAA experience
• Direct partner access, substantive responsibility and client contact
• Structured mentoring, academies, retreats and shadowing opportunities
• Top-10 A-List firm recognised for innovation, culture and pro bono work

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Cutting-edge AI, copyright, trademark and trade secret disputes
• Exposure across courts, specialist forums and arbitral proceedings
• Ownership of strategy, research, briefing and discovery workstreams
• Direct access to first-chair trial lawyers and technology clients
• Litigation, enforcement and product-risk counselling experience
• Formal mentoring, academies, retreats and practical training
• A strong platform for long-term progression in technology law

The Role

The successful attorney will support and lead matters involving:

• AI, copyright, trademark, trade secret and false advertising disputes
• Legal research, pleadings, motions, briefs and client advice
• Discovery, document collection and e-discovery management
• Litigation, enforcement and dispute-resolution strategy
• Product-development risk and enforcement counselling
• Collaboration with privacy, technology and appellate teams
• Depositions, hearings, trial and specialist-forum preparation
• The Lanham Act, Copyright Act, DMCA, trade-secret laws and CFAA
• Client communications, deadlines and concurrent matter management

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an IP & Technology Litigation Associate with:

• Two to four years of relevant litigation experience
• Experience in AI, copyright, trademark, false advertising and/or trade secrets
• Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills
• Experience drafting substantive litigation documents and case strategy
• Strong discovery, e-discovery, organisation and client-service skills
• Excellent academic credentials from a T25 Law School
• Admission to the California Bar and good standing
• Experience within a sophisticated major or peer law-firm practice

Trial experience, technology-sector interest and knowledge of relevant IP and computer-access laws are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $235,000-$310,000, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, geography and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers merit-bonus eligibility, comprehensive health and life insurance, mental-wellbeing and family-care support, parental leave, disability coverage, flexible time off, paid holidays, spending accounts and a 401(k) programme.

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